Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a certified retail business specialist (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and also earn the trainer aptitude certificate (AdA-Schein) under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. The place of work is the Herrlichkeit 27 store in Syke. The theory phases take place as block courses.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training as a certified retail business specialist (IHK) and also earn the trainer aptitude certificate (AdA-Schein) under AEVO – your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future
• During the practical phases in the store, you get to know our business from the ground up and learn how we ensure a great shopping experience through quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, ordering and planning stock, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so that you can soon take on your own first shift
• To build your skills further, you take part in various training courses and seminars – you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block courses at an external training center (any travel or accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (both theoretical and practical parts completed)
• Committed way of working and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in your working hours within your store's opening hours